On 18 December Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) announced that it will offer nonstop flights between Albany and Denver beginning this summer. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) in last trading activity advanced 0.60% to close at $41.91. Company weekly performance is 3.18% while its quarterly performance stands at 23.77%. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is -2.40% away from its 52 week high.
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc (NYSE:HTZ) major shareholder Carl C. Icahn bought 2,633,163 shares of Hertz Global Holdings stock on the open market in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $21.36 per share, for a total transaction of $56,244,361.68.. Large shareholders that own 10% or more of a company’s shares are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC. On last trading day Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) moved up 0.98% to close at $24.62. Its volatility for the week is 3.47% while volatility for the month is 3.79%. HTZ’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 17.10%. Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) monthly performance is -2.50%.
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) ‘s subsidiaries Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Assurance Company and Employers Preferred Insurance Company collectively known as Employers Insurance Group recently received financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of a- from A. M. Best. Additionally, the parent company was affirmed ICR of “bbb-”. The outlook for the above ratings remains negative. On last trading day Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) advanced 0.92% to close at $23.16. Its volatility for the week is 2.42% while volatility for the month is 2.64%. EIG’s sales growth for past 5 years was 12.80% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was -0.70%. Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) monthly performance is 10.50%.
On 17 December Synacor, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) announced it has partnered with BuddyTV to launch new syndicated video content from Synacor airing on BuddyTV’s homepage. The digital content—for mobile and laptop, but kicking-off with laptop—offers a new monetization opportunity for BuddyTV without any production investment. Synacor’s syndicated video includes news, sports, politics, lifestyle, tech and healthy living content as well as Synacor’s daily, original video program, “Don’t Miss,” covering upcoming not-to-be missed TV shows. Synacor, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) has 3.70% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 26.00%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $2.06.
Opus Bank (NASDAQ:OPB) announced that Matt Christensen has joined Opus as Senior Managing Director, Commercial Banking – Northern California within Opus’ Commercial Bank, and as Senior Managing Director, Corporate Finance within Opus’ Merchant Bank. Mr. Christensen, a 31-year banking veteran, is responsible for expanding Opus’ commercial and corporate client base, as well as leading, managing, and growing the presence and impact of Opus’ Commercial Banking division in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mr. Christensen will additionally focus on advising and expanding Opus’ relationships with middle market companies engaging in M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, and other strategic ownership changes. On Friday shares of Opus Bank (NASDAQ:OPB) closed at $27.90.